At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
First case of West Nile Virus detected in Livingston County resident
It is the first human case of WNV detected in Michigan this year, said the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
It is the first human case of WNV detected in Michigan this year, said the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
We get into why pickles are good for you - and how to make them
Yes you can buy pickles in many forms but how about making your own?
Yes you can buy pickles in many forms but how about making your own?
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
Skims 'Face Shapewear' gets a closer look from a doctor
Does the Skims Face Shapewear by Kim Kardashian really work? The doctor weighs in.
Does the Skims Face Shapewear by Kim Kardashian really work? The doctor weighs in.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Getting your child's sleep schedule back on track
What time do the kids get up? If they are staying up too late at night and sleeping too late in the morning, it might be time to start making small changes so that when school starts, it's not a shock to their sleep routine.
What time do the kids get up? If they are staying up too late at night and sleeping too late in the morning, it might be time to start making small changes so that when school starts, it's not a shock to their sleep routine.
Air quality advisory extended in Metro Detroit
Dr. Wasfeh Musheinesh, or Dr. Mush, is seeing a lot of breathing attacks. He heads the largest free clinic in Michigan HUDA, the Health Unit on Davison Avenue on Detroit?s West Side. FOX 2 caught up with him in his clinic in Lincoln Park.
Dr. Wasfeh Musheinesh, or Dr. Mush, is seeing a lot of breathing attacks. He heads the largest free clinic in Michigan HUDA, the Health Unit on Davison Avenue on Detroit?s West Side. FOX 2 caught up with him in his clinic in Lincoln Park.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Michigan family issues warning after 'Gas Station Heroin' overdose kills son
Gas-station heroin, an opioid-like drug that is legal, has killed a Metro Detroit man. Meanwhile, there is a movement in the fight against 7-Hydroxy Pills.
Gas-station heroin, an opioid-like drug that is legal, has killed a Metro Detroit man. Meanwhile, there is a movement in the fight against 7-Hydroxy Pills.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
A doctor weighs in on tech for health tracking
The question is all that extra data useful - or is it just information overload.
The question is all that extra data useful - or is it just information overload.
On-demand medical help with telemedicine is a game-changer for patients
Chances are you’ve made a video call or two in the last five years a technological advancement that really thrived during the pandemic.
Chances are you’ve made a video call or two in the last five years a technological advancement that really thrived during the pandemic.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
Deadly Port Huron e-bike crash brings light to increasing accidents from youth and speed
A 15-year-old girl was killed in a crash involving an e-bike and a car in Port Huron on Monday. The incident highlighted a tragic example of the dangerous combination of youth and speed.
A 15-year-old girl was killed in a crash involving an e-bike and a car in Port Huron on Monday. The incident highlighted a tragic example of the dangerous combination of youth and speed.